The Union Public Service Commission [UPSC] has officially released the UPSC CMS exam date for 2026 for the Combined Medical Services Examination. According to the notification- the examination that will be written will be held on 2nd August 2026 at many centres in India. The UPSC CMS examination is held for the medical graduate applicants who are willing to join the government medical officer positions in various departments and make a stable career in the medical field. The CMS examination will be conducted in offline mode which is an OMR-based exam consists of 2 papers which include a total of 600 marks. The CMS admit card is expected to be released in the month of July 2026 approximately 2 to 3 weeks before the examination date.
Exam Overview:
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Institution name | UPSC |
| Exam Name | CMS |
| Article Category | NOTIFICATIONS |
| Total Vacancies | 1358 Positions |
| Exam Mode | OMR-based [offline] |
| Official Website | https://upsc.gov.in/ |
Important Dates:
| Events | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Starting Date | 11/03/2026 |
| Application Deadline | 31/03/2026 |
| CMS final Examination Date | 2/08/2026 |
| Admit Card | July 2026 expected |
Exam Schedule:
| Paper | Timing |
|---|---|
| 1st Paper | 9:30 AM _ 11:30 AM |
| 2nd Paper | 2PM _ 4PM |
Vacancy Details:
| Post Name | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| CMS | 1358 vacancies |
Exam Pattern:
The CMS UPSC examination will be held in the offline mode: OMR-based with 2 papers and the exam pattern consists of:
- The mode of exam will be offline OMR-based mode and the paper will be out of 600 marks that is each paper will contain 300 marks.
- The duration of exam will be 02 hours and paper will contain negative marking.
- The pattern of paper contains objective multiple-choice questions.
The Examination Subjects:
The subjects that will be included in the examination are: General Medicine – Paediatrics – Surgery – Gynaecology – Preventive and Social Medicine.
Selection Process:
The process of selection for the UPSC Combined Medical Services Examination Recruitment is as follows: A written examination followed by the personality test or Interview then documentation verification and a medical examination.
Steps to get the Exam Date Notification PDF:
- Go to the main website of UPSC:https://upsc.gov.in/ and click on the UPSC CMS examination link on the homepage.
- Click on the notification PDF and check your exam date – timing and instructions carefully.
- Download and save the PDF for later.
Important things to bring on exam day:
The applicants must carry the some important and necessary documents to the examination centre such as:
- A printed copy of the CMS admit card and a valid identity proof such as an Aadhar card.
- Passport-size photos and required stationery.
Frequently Asked Questions:
1. When is the UPSC Combined Medical Services Examination date 2026 as per the official update?
Ans: According to the main update- the UPSC Combined Medical Examination will be on 2nd/August/2026.
2. When will the admit card of the Combined Medical Services Examination be made public on the main website?
Ans: The admit card for the Combined Medical Examination is expected to be made public in July 2026.
3. What will be the mode of examination for the UPSC Combined Medical Examination 2026?
Ans: The examination mode for the Combined Medical Examination will be conducted in offline i.e OMR-based mode.
Important Links:
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification | Download PDF |
| Official Website | https://upsc.gov.in/ |
